The Morning Show

Keith Harris cofounder of RacketMN.com joins The Morning Show to let us know about some cinema highlights in the Twin Cities including some recommendations on what during a slow month for film.

Becky Dernbach, education reporter for the Sahan Journal spoke to several BIPOC teachers facing unique challenges during the pandemic. Jeff Garcia, a Special Education teacher for Middle School student with St Paul Public Schools also joins the conversation to share his view point on the challenges teaching in the pandemic.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers your climate and weather questions. This week we dive into ice quakes, what are they and are we really getting them in Minnesota right now? Send in your questions to reed@jazz88.fm

Margo Ashmore of the Northeaster Newspaper let's us know about a new building in the early planning stages of construction at University and 13th Ave, plus how this developer would address some concerns that often arise during new construction.

Craig Rice of MPS Film Society joins us to discuss the upcoming First Thursday screening of "How it Feels to be Free" a documentary featuring Black Women performers during the civil rights movement and beyond. The film's director Yoruba Richen joins movie goers for a virtual discussion after the screening.

We're close to the home stretch of enrollment season at Minneapolis Public Schools, as the February 7th deadline for families to submit school requests for next fall is near. Manny Hill is joined by Erik Hensel and Megan Trenda who manage Magnet School Programs at Minneapolis Public Schools. Erik discusses Arts & STEM programs available, while Megan highlights dual-language programs.

Sanford Moore, best know for Moore by Four joins The Morning Show to talk about his upcoming concerts at The Capri Theater.

We spoke with Margo Ashmore of the Northeaster Newspaper about a closed fitness center that is in the early planning stages of changing to a Co Op plus changes for Precinct Two and more.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo from MN DNR joins us to talk about the Top Five weather events for Minnesota in 2021 and he outlines criteria for tying a weather event to climate change.

We spoke with Fitness and Mindset Coach Logan U'u ahead of his 3 Day Fit Body, Sound Mind Class with MPS Community Education about getting moving in 2022 and sticking with your routine.

Luigi Romolo gives us some pointers on safely venture out on frozen lakes in Minnesota. Learn more here: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html

Melody Hoffman of Southwest Voices joins The Morning Show with a couple of different perspectives on the Hennepin Ave Redesign in Uptown

We speak with Accredited Financial Advisor Don Fulton about setting personal budgets and a few tips for getting started and stay on track.

We ask your questions to MN Dept of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo. Email them to reed@jazz88.fm

Margo Ashmore of the Northeaster Newspaper gives a rundown on what to expect for the Lowry Ave Project

Manny Hill talks with Mageen Caines of the Minneapolis Health Department about the importance of students and their families being tested for Covid-19 with the emergence of the Omicron variant as the students return to school following the winter break.

Andrew Hazzard of the Sahan Journal highlights the history of Olson Memorial Hwy, some of the safety concerns and the changes the Bring Back 6th group believes would turn this into a road that really serves the those in the neighborhood.

We spoke Freelance Journalist Jill Boogren about her recent article appearing in the Longfellow-Nokomis Messenger, Southwest Connector and Midway Como Frogtown Monitor that looks into a questionnaire the City of Minneapolis sent to homeowners near George Floyd Square about re-opening the intersection that seems to lack options for the community.

We talk to MN Dept of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo about a lot of record setting weather happening this week.

Shamaria Jordan, founder of Black Girl Advocate and part of Minneapolis Public Schools office of Black Student Achievement highlights the importance of creating space and support for Black girls in our community and how you can help fund their January 2022 trip to Nashville.

MN Dept of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers your questions, email them to The Morning Show, reed@jazz88.fm

Dr. Anupam Kharbanda of Children's MN discusses a new report on his research published by the CDC about the impacts of COVID-19 on Immunocompromised adults, some similar effects showing up in kids and why your vaccination helps everyone in the community.

Don Fulton, Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®), Certified Retirement Counselor® (CRC®), and Financial Fitness Coach® (FFC®) with over 15 years of financial experience answers your question about inflation and highlights some ways to minimize it's impact on your budget

Manny Hill talks with Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff on Enrollment season getting underway, available programs for students during the upcoming winter break, and the continued efforts to ensure the health and safety of students and staff at MPS.

Tom Whisenand of Indeed Brewing joins the Morning Show talking Indeed We Can, a weekly benefit with this weeks proceeds going to Jazz88